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McFARLAND JOHNSON INFUSING NEW TECHNOLOGY TO CREATE MODERN AIRPORTS

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1 day ago

September 18, 2024

Small and Mid-sized Airport Projects Are Ramping Up

BINGHAMTON, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As travel continues to boom following the COVID pandemic, many U.S. small and mid-sized airports are embracing innovative technologies to plan for airport growth and expansion with a focus on sustainability.

InfraSolutions, a division of McFarland Johnson, recently launched AVIAS™, a cloud-based comprehensive airport management platform. The launch of this patented, proprietary technology is playing a role in the modernization efforts of small and mid-sized airports as they plan and facilitate regional growth across the country. The software system is the brainchild of McFarland Johnson President, Chad Nixon, who along with many in the organization, has decades of experience in planning, engineering, and construction management of airport expansion projects.

“During the pandemic, regional airports and their surrounding economies suffered retraction, particularly those that cater to business travelers,” Nixon said. “As traffic has come back, those airports need the ability to quickly, efficiently and cost effectively plan for and implement strategic growth initiatives. We developed the AVIAS solution for evaluating, forecasting, and analyzing airport compliance, safety, growth, and funding so airports can better plan future development and more efficiently use their financial resources.”

An early adopter of the AVIAS platform technology is the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) who has plans for over $500 million in capital improvements in the next few years. Greenville-Spartanburg President and CEO, David Edward Jr. explained, “Our airport has improvement projects underway that continue to focus on our customers and further enhance the travel experience as well as meet growth, sustainability, and efficiency objectives. We have leveraged MJ’s AVIAS technology to help us visualize our future plans for innovative projects like an automated transit network that will transport passengers between the airport’s parking lots and the terminal facility. The autonomous shuttle system will help accomplish the Airport District’s plan to decrease or eliminate passenger and employee shuttle buses, thereby reducing curbside congestion and traffic on airport roads. This will improve the on-airport roadway levels of service, which will enhance the customer experience and assist in GSP’s plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

“With the AVIAS platform technology, we are able to track our performance activity and forecast airport needs, allowing us to maximize our resources, reduce costs and facilitate regulatory compliance, all in record time,” Mr. Edwards added.

AVIAS is comprised of a suite of six specialized applications that alleviate the tedious, time-consuming, and labor-intensive aspects of airport operations, data management and development planning. From dynamic analysis and airfield inspections to real estate management, obstruction tracking, pavement condition monitoring and comprehensive project planning, AVIAS offers a one-stop solution that optimizes airport efficiency and development.

The AVIAS platform’s suite of cloud-based applications includes:

AVIAS AeroClear, a comprehensive resource for visualizing, identifying, tracking, and analyzing obstructions within an airport’s specific airspace, now enhanced with the capability for users to define and place their own obstructions.

AVIAS Caplan, a centralized hub and document control system with built-in workflows for managing projects, grants, financials, and funding transfer data across a multi- airport system.

AVIAS DAT, dynamic airport master planning now enhanced with the AI-powered feature DAT CHAT, a robust and flexible application that not only analyzes both likely and unforeseen future airport scenarios with basic user inputs, but also allows for interactive querying of the airport’s master plan.

AVIAS Inspect, an airport inspection and asset management application that is an integral piece to maintaining smooth operations at an airport. With unlimited user defined inspections, Operations staff can use this application to conduct, manage, and maintain self-inspections, continuous surveillance inspections, periodic condition inspections, mobile fueler inspections, fuel storage area inspections and special inspections, and it can be customized to provide elements specific to an airport.

A user-friendly work order system with simple asset management features can be integrated with existing third-party systems for a cost-effective seamless solution.

AVIAS Rumble, a pavement management application that combines the GIS portion of an interactive map with data McFarland Johnson collects to conduct timely and cost saving pavement studies. The unique ability to toggle individual pavement sections allows airport staff instant access to current and historical information on deterioration rates, pavement conditions and more.

AVIAS Sites, a land development and management application that allows staff to manage a portfolio of real estate assets. It provides an auto-updated map of all parcels the airport has available, or may become available, for both aviation and non-aviation development. The application will also automatically develop pro-formas and highest and best analyses for various development concepts.

For more information on McFarland Johnson: https://www.mjinc.com/index

For more information about the AVIAS platform: https://www.mjinfrasolutions.com

About InfraSolutions by McFarland Johnson
McFarland Johnson’s technology division, InfraSolutions by McFarland Johnson, combines our expertise in the aviation, transportation, and other industries with our ability to develop custom, client-focused technology to create resilient and sustainable solutions to help solve important infrastructure challenges. Utilizing our knowledge and expertise along with advanced technologies, InfraSolutions by McFarland Johnson has developed a comprehensive airport management platform, AVIAS, digitizing data and transforming the decision-making process while helping to reduce operational cost. To learn more, connect with us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.

Contact Info:

Susan James, The Mitchells Agency

Caroline Berryman, McFarland Johnson

850-224-3175

cberryman@mjinc.com

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AIE Graduates create visual effects for Academy-nominated film

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25 mins ago

September 20, 2024

NAWI, a feature film whose visual effects were created by graduates from the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE), has been officially nominated by Kenya for entry into the 97th Academy Awards in the category of Best International Feature Film. NAWI is a heartfelt story about a young girl’s journey towards empowerment and aims to shed light on a pressing issue that affects countless young women in the Turkana region of Kenya.

CANBERRA, Australia, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — NAWI, a feature film whose visual effects were created by graduates from the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE), has been officially nominated by Kenya for entry into the 97th Academy Awards in the category of Best International Feature Film. NAWI is a heartfelt story about a young girl’s journey towards empowerment and aims to shed light on a pressing issue that affects countless young women in the Turkana region of Kenya.

“The film has a very important social message to tell so it was rewarding in many ways to be able to contribute to this project. NAWI was a fantastic opportunity for our graduates to put their skills to the test on a full-length feature film,” said Tom Pugh.

AIE graduates and teachers were given the opportunity to work on the film’s visual effects through AIE’s ongoing partnership with Learning Lions, who produced the film with Film Crew & Baobab Pictures. AIE is proud to support Learning Lions non-profit mission to enable young adults in marginalised rural communities of East Africa to become digital creatives by providing game development training and technology.

The visual effects for NAWI were brought to life by AIE teachers and experienced industry professionals, Thomas Magill and Tom Pugh, who were tasked with supervising the visual effects and liaising with the film’s Directors, Apuu Mourine, Kevin Schmutzler, Tobias Schmutzler and Toby Schmutzler. They assembled a team of recent AIE graduates and worked out how to create the effects required to immerse audiences in Nawi’s world.

“Graduates were able to take the skills they had learnt in class and apply them to cinema-quality footage. There was even a bit of nervous excitement working with professional expectations and deadlines,” said Tom Pugh.

Thomas Magill explained that most of the work involved compositing such as fixing blemishes, removing unwanted folds in clothing, changing pages in a book and removing background actors that were in the wrong place.

“We had a river shot where there was only a sandbank, and we had to create an entire island! There were several shots filmed in a dry riverbed which required us to create floodwater. We had to draw upon various disciplines: not just digital compositing but also visual effects creation and fluid simulations,” said Thomas Magill.

Both teachers enthused that the directors were a pleasure to work with and the collaboration was smooth.

Learning Lions and AIE look forward to seeing NAWI progress through two rounds of voting by members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to narrow the list of submitted films down to five nominees for the Best International Feature Film.

About Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)

AIE offers practical, career-focused courses delivered by industry-experienced teachers in 3D animation, game development, visual effects and film. Since 2019 AIE has sponsored scholarships to their Certificate and Diploma programs to Learning Lions student. AIE provided laptops and is supporting with opportunities at various gaming companies around the world for paid part-time and full-time work.

https://aie.edu.au/

About Learning Lions

Learning Lions is fighting poverty with digital opportunity. Established in 2015, Learning Lions equips local youth with essential IT and media skills, and empowering them to become entrepreneurs and self-sustaining individuals. By leveraging digital services, these aspiring entrepreneurs not only support themselves but also provide opportunities for others through employment and mentorship.

https://www.learninglions.org/

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Valhalla MSO Launches Impetus One to Enhance Valhalla Vitality’s Telehealth Platform

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25 mins ago

September 20, 2024

Valhalla MSO launches Impetus One, enabling healthcare providers to expand services, improve patient retention, and boost revenue with no upfront costs

MIAMI, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Valhalla MSO is excited to announce the launch of Impetus One (IO), a new software designed to power the Valhalla Vitality Network Provider Program. This initiative aims to expand the reach and capabilities of independent healthcare providers by offering an alternative to the traditional insurance model. With a focus on preventative medicine and wellness therapies, the platform is set to enhance patient care while creating new revenue opportunities for providers.

The Valhalla Vitality Network Provider Program addresses the gap created by insurance companies that often deny coverage for preventative medicine, wellness services, and even weight loss therapies. Insurance typically does not compensate healthcare providers for the time spent improving a patient’s overall health. Impetus One (IO) offers an alternative by providing a cash-pay marketplace where providers are fairly compensated for delivering impactful, life-changing services to their patients.

Key Benefits for Providers

Impetus One Software Integration: The platform integrates seamlessly with Valhalla Vitality, offering an e-commerce marketplace that connects patients with a wide range of health services. Providers can easily adopt the system to deliver therapies and other services, ensuring smooth payment processing and order fulfillment.No Upfront Costs: Providers can join the Network Provider Program without any initial fees. They simply share a unique link with patients, allowing for easy access to services, and payments are processed as orders are placed. Partner pharmacies handle medication shipments directly, creating a hassle-free experience for providers.Boosting Patient Retention: The platform includes a VIP Rewards Program, designed to increase patient retention and loyalty. Patients earn points for discounts and exclusive benefits, which encourages ongoing engagement and care continuity.E-commerce and Wellness Integration: Unlike typical affiliate programs, Valhalla Vitality allows providers to retain full control of their patient relationships. Providers can generate revenue through the integrated e-commerce system without worrying about referral fees or kickbacks, enabling them to focus solely on delivering high-quality patient care.

By joining the Valhalla Vitality Network Provider Program, healthcare providers gain access to a scalable model that helps increase profits, introduce new services, and enhance patient satisfaction. The VIP Rewards Program also strengthens the bond between patients and providers, making healthcare more accessible and rewarding for all.

Healthcare providers looking to grow their practices and increase revenue can join the Valhalla Vitality Network by visiting http://www.providevitality.com. Valhalla MSO’s new platform is a powerful tool for delivering advanced, patient-centric healthcare with a focus on accessibility and quality.

For more information, visit Valhalla Vitality at http://www.valhallavitality.com.

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Ultima Markets Wins Two Prestigious Awards at Global Forex Awards–Retail 2024!

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September 20, 2024

LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Sept. 19, 2024 /CNW/ — Ultima Markets, a leading global forex and CFDs brokerage, is thrilled to announce its double success at the prestigious Global Forex Awards – Retail 2024. The company won two distinguished awards: “Best Affiliates Brokerage – Global” and “Best Fund Safety – Global.”

The awards were presented during the event in Limassol, Cyprus, where Jean Philippe, Board Advisor, Corporate Governance and Sustainability at Ultima Markets, accepted the honours.

The Global Forex Awards – Retail has celebrated excellence in trading innovation for seven consecutive years. Ultima Markets’ dual wins reflect its commitment to quality, client-centric strategies, and strong partnerships across the financial services sector.

The “Best Affiliates Brokerage—Global” award recognises Ultima Markets’ exemplary affiliate programme, which has successfully driven its global expansion. It is celebrated for its transparency and competitive rewards tailored to affiliate needs.

Receiving the “Best Fund Safety – Global” award highlights Ultima Markets’ efforts to safeguard client assets. Through its partnership with Willis Towers Watson, the company provides up to USD$1,000,000 in insurance per account, while its Financial Commission membership ensures clients access to up to €20,000 in compensation funds.

These recognitions underscore Ultima Markets’ priority to security and transparency, including segregated accounts and robust risk management practices. The broker also assures affiliate partners of exceptional standards.

Commenting on the awards, Jean Philippe said, “These recognitions reflect the exceptional work of our teams to ensure the safety of traders’ funds and our dedication to creating value for our partners and clients. We will continue to evolve and innovate to meet the market’s demands.”

Ultima Markets is renowned for its extensive range of trading products and personalised customer service, designed to meet clients’ diverse needs worldwide. The dual recognition marks a significant milestone in the company’s global growth and reaffirms its reputation for delivering fund safety and robust affiliate opportunities.

“We are delighted to be recognised with these awards, which reflect our mission to create a secure trading environment and build strong, rewarding partnerships,” said Jack Li, Ultima Markets’ Regional Business Director.

About Ultima Markets

Ultima Markets is a fully licensed, fast-growing broker offering access to 250+ financial instruments. With a team of 2,000+ professionals in 15 global offices, we serve clients in 172 countries. Check out more about our awards on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.